Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.,Grease 2 miniature muffin pans.,Set aside.,Use an electric mixer to beat the butter until light.,Beat in the sugar and then the egg.,Mix in the orange juice and scallions.,In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, orange zest and peppercorns.,______,Spoon the batter into the prepared pans and bake until the muffins are lightly browned and spring back when touched in the center, about 15 minutes.,Serve warm or at room temperature.,The muffins are good with roast duck or pork.